I'm 32 living in Victoria. What are some places to start talking to guys ?would prefer online as I wanna be discreet, chat first and meet up with the right person. Any tips also would be greatly appreciated 🙂
It took me aback when I saw this in an SBS ad, and a couple of moments to realise what it really is!
Divine Playhouse, Sydney's newest performing arts venue, was forced to close just days after opening following complaints from a small group of Christian fundamentalists. There are now reports that the venue's future at 420 Kent Street is under threat.
If a lawful tenant can be driven out because a vocal minority objects to the LGBTQIA+ community and its creative expression, it sets a dangerous precedent. It sends the message that organised pressure campaigns can determine which communities are allowed to occupy public and cultural spaces.
While this has been framed as a matter of religious offence, no one has a right to veto a lawful arts venue simply because they find its creative expression objectionable.
420 Kent Street has not been a church for decades. It was deconsecrated long ago and operated as a theatre for approximately seventy years before becoming home to this new venue. The current campaign ignores that history and threatens to deprive Sydney of a much-needed independent cultural space before it has even had the chance to establish itself.
Sydney has already lost too many live music venues, theatres and queer spaces. We cannot afford to lose another.
We call on Revelop (the owners of the space) to stand by its tenant, reject pressure from those seeking to silence queer culture, and allow this venue the opportunity to succeed.
Sign this petition to show your support for Sydney's arts community, freedom of expression and the right of LGBTQIA+ people to create, perform and gather without being targeted by campaigns of intimidation.
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I (35M) am bisexual but not out. I've only dated women, and I haven't had much luck since my one serious relationship ended after my ex turned down my proposal (that's a story for another time).
I've occasionally found myself attracted to men and can genuinely picture building a life with one. The men I tend to admire are kind, grounded, emotionally mature, and down-to-earth.
Lately, I've pretty much given up on dating women. I haven't been able to find someone I can connect with on a deeper level, someone who's mature enough to have open conversations, exchange ideas, and grow together.
From my own dating experiences after that one serious relationship, it often feels like there's an expectation for constant grand gestures and "princess treatment," which just isn't what I'm looking for. I want a partner to do life with, someone who's independent, loyal , where we each have our own lives but know we always have each other's backs when it matters. I want a relationship that's built on mutual support, not one where I'm expected to carry the emotional or practical load all the time.
I'm not trying to bash anyone, but some aspects of the stereotypical gay dating scene: hookups, excessive partying, drama, or being overly image-focused don't appeal to me either. I know those stereotypes don't represent everyone, but they're often what I notice the most. I guess I'm pretty old-school. My ideal life is simple: work, family, holidays together, and eventually retiring somewhere quiet maybe on a farm or near the beach.
I work in the corporate world, and I've noticed that the men I meet tend to fall into two extremes: some either very outgoing and flamboyant or most will be very reserved, grounded, and mature. I'm naturally drawn to the latter, but the challenge is that it's often impossible to know whether they're into men as well.
I've tried other ways of meeting people too, but I'm genuinely terrible at reading people. I swim three or four mornings a week before work, and I usually go for a walk around the CBD during my lunch break. The problem is I just can't tell who's into men, who's single, or who's even open to being approached. Unless someone is very obvious, I have no idea how to read the situation, so I usually don't make a move.
So what do you all think? Is it still possible to meet someone who's looking for a quiet, stable life together? Someone who enjoys hosting friends for dinner, staying in for movie nights, or grabbing a late-night meal instead of partying every weekend? I'd love to hear from people who've found that kind of relationship, or who are looking for the same thing.
I’m visiting Melbourne for 4 days landing on Monday and leaving on Thursday. This will be my first time going to a gay sauna in my life (if I could) and I’m super nervous and anxious about it. 25M not out but really want to try it cause don’t live in Melbourne and barely know anyone. unfortunately won’t be able to visit the sauna on the night time because of prior commitments was hoping to visit in the morning/afternoon after landing but noticed they have theme nights and does that effects the usual visitation. Do they let people in the afternoon and use the facilities or only theme oriented crowd can visit on those specific dates. Should I consider going or not? I do want to experience and maybe have some fun but not sure whether there will be any crowd.
Help out fella!
Please and thank you!
